World War Hulk (2026)

• Official Release: Set for July 24, 2026, this marks Marvel’s first solo Hulk feature since 2008’s The Incredible Hulk

• Director Rumors: RUMOR has it that veteran filmmaker George Miller (Mad Max) is in talks to helm the film, following talks with Kevin Feige 

• Mark Ruffalo Reprise: Ruffalo returns as Bruce Banner / Hulk, transitioning into a darker and more aggressive incarnation this time

• Backdrop: After being exiled by Earth’s heroes, Hulk sojourns to a distant war-torn planet (think Sakaar/Battleworld), becomes a gladiator warlord, and returns to Earth for vengeance

• Trailer Vibes: The first teaser showcases an enraged Hulk in full battle armor, smashing through armies and confronting his estranged son Skaar. Cameos include She‑Hulk, Doctor Strange, Spider‑Man, and possibly Red Hulk

• Tone Shift: This isn’t the intelligent, humorous Hulk—this is “Savage Hulk,” primal, unstoppable, and driven by rage .

• Epic Emotional Stakes: Banner’s descent into vengeance after exile echoes the comic’s powerful themes of betrayal and identity

• Monster Hulk & Massive Conflict: A brutal warlord Hulk facing off against Earth’s mightiest heroes sets the stage for high-stakes inter-universal warfare

• Marvel Multiverse Integration: Promises cameo appearances and legacy returns (Eric Bana, Edward Norton, Lou Ferrigno) suggest deep multiverse engagement

• Rights Complications with Universal: Hulk's film rights have traditionally been tied up due to distribution deals. While rumors point to upcoming rights resolution, nothing’s fully confirmed

• Adaptation Balance: Fans worry about fidelity. Past MCU adaptations (e.g. Civil War) used just the title; critics caution that World War Hulk may repeat this trend and lack narrative depth

• Narrative Setup: Many remind that there’s been little lead-in: Hulk hasn’t been exiled or betrayed canonically in the MCU. Bridging that gap will be essential .

World War Hulk promises a monumental push for the character—a darker, mythic Hulk leading to a franchise-defining showdown. With Ruffalo’s raw transformation, Avengers-level stakes, and multiverse cameos, it’s a bold gamble for Marvel’s Phase 7. Success hinges on rights resolution, creative clarity, and earning Hulk’s rage credibly.

Early Projection: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ — If it balances emotional weight, fury, and coherent storytelling, this could be Marvel’s first true solo epic Hulk film.

• Fans who want a primal, vengeance-driven Hulk at center stage

• Viewers eager for large-scale Marvel cosmic warfare

• Those excited by multiverse crossovers and legacy character reunions